Jayla Whitehead
Boydton,VA
Summary
Detail-oriented Certified Nursing Assistant known for strong patient care and effective communication skills. Experienced in maintaining compliance with healthcare regulations while fostering patient independence and comfort.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Nursing Assistant
VCU Hundley Center
South Hill, VA
08.2024 - Current
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, fostering independence and promoting dignity.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff for timely interventions.
- Maintained accurate patient records, ensuring compliance with healthcare regulations and standards.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop personalized care plans for residents.
- Provided emotional support to patients and families, enhancing overall patient experience.
- Implemented infection control measures, contributing to a safe environment for patients and staff.
- Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment by sanitizing surfaces, changing linens, and disposing of waste properly.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities for enhanced comfort and wellbeing.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Reduced fall incidents by implementing safety measures like bed alarms and proper positioning techniques.
- Improved patient care quality by monitoring and recording vital signs, fluid intake, and output.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Promoted independence in patients through walking exercises or assisting them with mobility devices like walkers or wheelchairs.
- Performed accurate documentation of patient information according to established protocols for record-keeping purposes.
Sales Associate
Food Lion
South Hill, VA
08.2022 - 03.2024
- Assisted customers in selecting products and resolving inquiries.
- Maintained accurate inventory levels through regular stock checks.
- Processed transactions efficiently using point-of-sale systems.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure optimal store presentation.
- Implemented promotional displays to enhance product visibility.
- Provided exceptional customer service, contributing to positive shopping experiences.
- Trained new associates on store policies and procedures effectively.
- Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers, and promote specific merchandise.
- Built relationships with customers to encourage repeat business.
- Maintained calm demeanor and professionally managed issues in busy, high-stress situations.
- Provided positive first impressions to welcome existing, new, and potential customers.
- Helped customers locate products and checked store system for merchandise at other sites.
Education
High School Diploma -
Mecklenburg County High School
Baskerville, VASkills
- Patient care
- HIPAA compliance
- Reliable team player
- Direct patient care
- Compassionate
- Basic life support
- Electronic charting
- Medical records management
Certification
- PT - Phlebotomy Technician
Timeline
Certified Nursing Assistant
VCU Hundley Center
08.2024 - Current
Sales Associate
Food Lion
08.2022 - 03.2024
High School Diploma -
Mecklenburg County High School